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Meet the professors advancing digital safety and molecular design

Digital spaces and molecular bonds may not seem to have much in common. But for two leading academics at Hong Kong Baptist University, both fields reveal how research can lead to important discoveries that have a real-world impact. Christy Cheung, chair professor in information systems and digital innovation management at the School of Business, is studying the human side of technology, from platform safety and online deviance to digital wellness. Professor Wang Jun, based at the university’s...

29 May 2026, 04:00 UTCSource: South China Morning Post
⚠️ This is a probabilistic forecast, not a guarantee. Accuracy is measured only on resolved scenarios; monitor confirmation indicators below.
A
Escalation26% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Public opinion polls showing increased concern about online safety.
  • The tech platform publicly facing legal action related to user privacy violations.
  • Hong Kong media coverage of the task force announcement.
Horizon: 7–30 days
B
Status quo54% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Public opinion polls showing increased concern about online safety.
  • The tech platform publicly facing legal action related to user privacy violations.
  • Hong Kong media coverage of the task force announcement.
Horizon: 7–30 days
C
De-escalation20% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Public opinion polls showing increased concern about online safety.
  • The tech platform publicly facing legal action related to user privacy violations.
  • Hong Kong media coverage of the task force announcement.
Horizon: 7–30 days